Thread: Alternative oils for Briggs & Stratton SAE 30 for Intek V-Twin 656cc 20.2 Hp

Hello All,

Being the inquisitive type, i sought out some answers to my own questions about what the acronyms mean for "detergent oil classified SJ/CD by the APIAPI refers to the American Petroleum Institute detergent oil classified SJ/CD by the API

"S" – Spark ignition (Gasoline, Propane, CNG)

SJ = 1997 SJ may be used where API Service Classifications SH ... to link this to something that might have some degree of meaning ...
SH = 1994 provides improved control of engine deposits, oxidation and engine wear relative to oils developed for previous categories. Oils meeting API Service Classification SH may be used to replace SG, SG/CC, SF, SF/CC and SE are recommended. (obsolete) and earlier have been recommended.

CD FOR DIESEL ENGINE SERVICE 1955 Service typical of certain naturally aspirated, turbocharged or supercharged
diesel engines where highly effective control of wear and deposits is vital, or when using fuels of a wide quality range including high sulfur fuels. Oils provide protection from bearing corrosion and from high-temperature deposits in these diesel engines.

The information was sourced on 19th November 2025 from,


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Oh, yes, I am still looking for advice about what oil to replace the Briggs & Stratton SAE 30. Thank you!


Kind regards
Lionel

I use Penrite HPR5 in all my small engines because I buy it in 20L tubs for the D3.

This should tell you most of what you need to know as far as specs go :

Knowledge Centre | Penrite Oil